The Leading Hotels of the World offers the world’s largest collection of independent luxury hotels and is pleased to welcome four new member hotels to its collection. This season’s offering includes newly opened hotels as well as major renovations. It includes the first leading hotel in Qatar, a stylish townhouse in London, a holistic retreat in Chiang Mai and an art deco hotel in Vancouver.
We are excited about this season’s new members as they fully exemplify the diversity that characterizes the Leading Collection,” said Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President, Member Experience, The Leading Hotels of the World. As a community, our mission is to promote independence and innovation in the global hospitality industry. We’re excited to welcome these new members to our carefully curated collection and look forward to inspiring curious travelers to explore their stories for themselves.
Here are the 4 new addresses for fall:
The Adria (London, UK) – REOPEN January 2022: A charming 19th century townhouse in a leafy neighborhood
This residence in South Kensington has a distinctly homely feel. With just 24 elegant rooms and suites, this 19th-century townhouse has a distinctly British style with a modern twist. Inside, antique items mix with modern furniture, precious fabrics and original works of art. The Italian marble bathrooms have underfloor heating and organic Bamford products. Thanks to its ideal location, just a short walk from Harrods and London’s Museum District, the Adria is a wonderful oasis of privacy and comfort. Notable features of this property include a gym as well as a spa where you can treat yourself to a deep tissue massage. There are also several elegant lounges available to guests. Afternoon tea is served daily in the Polo Lounge and a cocktail cart is available in the games room. Guests are encouraged to ask the concierge for a detailed list of recommended local restaurants, ranging from Asian delights to Michelin-starred restaurants, perfect for in-room dining.
Hotel Azur Legacy Collection (Vancouver, Canada) NEW OPENING August 2023: New, lively and sophisticated city hotel in Art Deco style
In the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant financial and fashion district and just steps from the waterfront, the Azur Legacy Collection promises unique accommodations, fine dining and the city’s first rooftop restaurant. Glamor and attention to detail can be found throughout, from the grand marble entryway to original artwork by international and local artists. Spread over 13 floors of a newly constructed building, the hotel houses 104 chic Art Deco-inspired rooms and 13 spacious suites, each with marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and modern technology. Dahalia on the lobby level serves food all day and Lavantine on the 14th floor rooftop terrace offers a menu influenced by Middle Eastern flavors against the backdrop of the Vancouver skyline.
Chedi Katara Hotel and Resort (Katara, Qatar) OPENS November 2022: Mughals and Ottomans meet in this new seaside palace
Between the desert and the Arabian Sea, this lavish 91-room property is a new landmark in Doha and features its own private beach, world-class restaurants, a wellness spa and a swimming pool. Located in the artistic Katara district, known as the capital’s cultural district, the complex combines elements of Mughal and Ottoman design heritage with striking colonnades and a magnificent interior garden. All of the hotel’s rooms, suites and private villas feature custom-made wooden furniture and fine oriental rugs in a fresh, modern style. Facilities include Qatar’s first overwater restaurant, Marsa Katara, the jewel in Chedi’s culinary crown, as well as two additional restaurants, a cigar lounge and a full-service spa suite.
Aleenta Retreat (Chiang Mai, Thailand) NEW OPENING APRIL 2023: A modern design retreat in one of the most beautiful areas of Chiang Mai
Access to the courtyard of the new Aleenta Retreat is via a tree-lined driveway in the Umong district of Chiang Mai. Entering the courtyard feels like entering a small Thai village square. Surrounding the central swimming pool, lined with bamboo and frangipani trees, are four old Thai teak homes that the hotel has converted into a spa, a restaurant, the local craft shop and a family villa. Inspired by the stonework of Chiang Mai’s ruined temples, Aleenta Retreat’s 44 spacious rooms combine traditional Thai design with a soothing palette of natural tones and sophisticated furnishings. The Ayurah Spa, located in a two-story teak-clad building near the central swimming pool, is the hotel’s raison d’être. In addition to additional daily courses in yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and mindfulness, the menu includes tailor-made holistic wellness programs. Not only are programs complemented by healthy cooking and wellness cooking classes, but the hotel also offers guests the opportunity to work with a resident “master healer,” doctor, nurse, and nutritionist to achieve optimal well-being and balance during their stay to reach.
About Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW, which today includes more than 400 hotels in more than 80 countries, making it the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. Since its inception, the company has carefully curated a selection of distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas and safari camps, from the snow-capped European Alps to the African steppe, to share with adventurous women in search of the extraordinary and extraordinary things are rare. The LHW community is made up of extraordinary individuals who share a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that accompany every travel experience. LHW hoteliers are hotel professionals whose expertise, commitment to excellence and individual flair enable them to create unforgettable moments for their guests. It is these authentic, individual moments, coupled with the warm, high-quality service of these hoteliers and their team, that keep discerning travelers coming back again and again. LHW’s collection spans the globe and promises a wide range of unique destinations and experiences, complemented by LHW’s tiered loyalty program, Leaders Club. From converted ancient palaces and country retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in vibrant city centers, to tranquil private island escapes and glamorous tented camps – and beyond – travelers are invited to explore, inspired to find and experience unforgettable travel moments.
Illustrative image: The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort – Doha, Qatar: The world’s leading hotels